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as in misty
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
hazy skies made it dangerous to fly the hazy sunshine so common in August
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as in clouded
covered over by clouds
when taking landscape photographs, compensate for dull, hazy skies by emphasizing colorful features on the ground
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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the meaning of "you should" here is hazy—does it mean "you are strongly urged" or "you are commanded"?
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Recent Examples of hazy
Getting Doug with High Comedian Doug Benson (Super High Me) takes the classic talk show format and adds a hazy twist.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
More states, ranging as far south as Florida and as far east and north as New York, may soon experience hazy or compromised air as well.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has even been reported to spread to Europe, resulting in hazy skies but not enough to impact surface-air quality, said European climate service Copernicus, according to the AP.
—David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025
This week, hazy skies are reminiscent of the intense Canadian wildfires of 2023, which made Chicago the second-most-polluted major city in the country that year.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
More states, ranging as far south as Florida and as far east and north as New York, may soon experience hazy or compromised air as well.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has even been reported to spread to Europe, resulting in hazy skies but not enough to impact surface-air quality, said European climate service Copernicus, according to the AP.
—David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025
This week, hazy skies are reminiscent of the intense Canadian wildfires of 2023, which made Chicago the second-most-polluted major city in the country that year.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazy
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A little over a year ago, Urban Decay re-released the original Naked eye shadow palette, comprised of shimmery earth tones and misty gray hues.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Girl names for Cancer Sophia: The beloved first name Sophia has a soft, romantic vibe that suits a thoughtful Cancer. Violet: This name conjures feelings of a misty morning by the sea.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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All of these legal tests, however, are quite vague.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Brooks said Act 372 was vague and imposed problems on librarians and bookstore owners trying to avoid prosecution.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The questions, though, are a bit different this offseason, as Toronto’s optimal path forward is pretty murky, and any mistakes management makes in the next few weeks will only compound their issues.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The highlighting reticles for discoverables are thankfully forgiving — ideal for the murky depths that would otherwise hide them.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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If that happens, a person may become confused and dizzy, and feel faint.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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The headband usually has to be readjusted ahead of the next wear, as the sound can be faint if the headphones are not perfectly positioned over the ears.—
Rebecca Taylor,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Between 2021 and 2024, Dr Chávez and collaborators conducted several surveys during both the rainy season (2021, 2023) and dry season (2023, 2024).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Mushrooms are common during the rainy season; remove them if children or pets are present. 63.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Cars from all ten teams were lined up on a grey carpet under LED billboards and visitors crowded onto bleachers to watch gawk at the stars, the takeover of an iconic American location (albeit one filled with European tourists) a metaphor for the sport’s hopes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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And when every new product claims to be better than the last, decision making gets cloudy.—
Apurva Wadodkar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Much like its album cover, which features a cloudy blue X-ray image of Lorde’s own pelvis (including her IUD), Virgin is a raw portrait of not only Lorde the artist, but also Ella Yelich O’Connor, the 28 year-old woman behind the mic.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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The first installment of Kate Elliott’s new epic fantasy duology (the sequel, The Nameless Land, will publish in November) follows deputy courier Elen, who delivers messages on the fringes of an empire living in the constant shadow of the foggy Pall carrying the mind-altering Spore.—
Natalie Zutter
June 2,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2025
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There is something comforting about eating a warm empanada on a nice foggy day in Los Angeles.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hazy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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